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5 American Muscle Cars to Blow Your Refund On

If you are in the market for a hot new ride, here are some that you can use your tax refund to put a downpayment on.

So you got your tax refund and if you are like most Americans you probably received a little under $3,000, according to one website. The question now becomes, what to spend it on? If you are thinking of getting some new wheels here is a list from autos.aol.com of all-American, suped-up cars that will give the economy, as well as your morning commute, a boost.

2013 Dodge Challenger

This modern American muscle car will go 0 to 60 in 6.8 seconds. It features five passenger seating and gets 18 city and 27 highway miles per gallon. The price: between $23,070 and $27,949. This car is available at Garden City Chrysler Dodge Jeep.

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2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Enjoy some off-roading adventures in this four-door, 5-seat vehicle, which gets 16 city and 21 highway miles per gallon. The price: between $27,993 and $31,024. This car is available at Garden City Jeep in Hempstead.

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2014 Ford Mustang

This classic American car with a retro-spin will go 0 to 60 in 5.9 seconds and features seating for four. The car, which runs between $19,329 and $21,746, gets 19 city and 29 highway miles per gallon. This car is available at Crown Ford in Lynbrook.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro

Modeled after the 1969 classic Camaro, this 2013 version goes 0 to 60 in 6 seconds and features four passenger seating. It gets 17 city and 28 highway miles per gallon and runs between $23,757 and $24,568. This car is available at Bical Chevrolet in Valley Stream.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette

This 2-seat classic with 60th anniversary features will go 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds and will get 16 city and 26 highway miles per gallon. The cost: between $44,336 and $111,600. This car is available at Bical Chevrolet in Valley Stream.

Patch wants to know: Which car will you use your tax refund on?

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